Beginning Orchestra Content Map
| Concepts/Content | Learning Targets/Skills | Key Terminology |
| Tone | Demonstrate knowledge of the staff lines and spaces | Staff |
| Intonation | Demonstrate knowledge of quarter notes and rests | Clef (treble, bass, alto) |
| Pitch | Identify the major parts of string instruments | Quarter Note/Rest |
| Rhythm | Demonstrate proper assembly and maintenance of instrument | Time Signature |
| Pulse | Demonstrate the ability to perform with a steady beat | Bar Line |
| Articulation | Perform appropriate songs exercises with rhythmic precision from beginning to end without stopping | Double Bar line |
| Differentiate between “in tune” and “Out of tune” pitches and how to make appropriate adjustments | Measure | |
| Demonstrate correct bow grip | Bridge | |
| Demonstrate appropriate left hand shaping | Strings | |
| Demonstrate right hand shaping | Tuning Pegs | |
| Demonstrate shifting (Bass) | Chin Rest | |
| Demonstrate ability to keep fingers down while playing pitches on another string | Tail Piece | |
| Demonstrate audiation skills by echoing passages played by teacher | Nut Fingerboard Neck Sound Post F-Hole Pizzicato Sharp |
Advanced Orchestra Content Map
| Concepts/Content | Learning Targets and Skills | Key Terms |
| Tone | Demonstrate knowledge of the staff lines and spaces | |
| Intonation | Demonstrate knowledge of note and rest patterns, including whole, half, quarter, eighth, dotted half, and dotted quarter | |
| Pitch | Demonstrate knowledge of time and key signature, as well as various musical directions (volume, tempo, etc.) | |
| Rhythm | Identify the major parts and functions of string instruments | |
| Pulse | Demonstrate proper assembly and maintenance of string instruments | |
| Articulation | Perform appropriate songs exercises with rhythmic precision from beginning to end without stopping. | |
| Differentiate between “in tune” and “out of tune” pitches, and how to make appropriate adjustments | ||
| Demonstrate correct bow grip | ||
| Demonstrate appropriate left hand shaping | ||
| Demonstrate appropriate right hand shaping | ||
| Review and perform Level 1 Premier Rhythms | ||
| Demonstrate knowledge of various rhythmic patterns through counting, clapping, singing, playing, and writing. |